Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 158.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Loreto
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M4.5 Earthquake near 49 km SE of Contamana, Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SE of Contamana, Peru (Peru) on August 9, 2025 at 04:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
158.8 km
158.8 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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